Posted on 08/02/2012 6:06:50 AM PDT by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
vilipend\VIL-uh-pend\, verb
1. to hold or treat as of little worth or account
2. to express a low opinion of : disparage
Example sentences:
As a women's movement pioneer, Susan B. Anthony fought against the dictums of those who would vilipend women by treating them as second-class citizens.
"But many accepted canine breeds began in lowly circumstances. No matter how we may vilipend their names, denying their cuteness is difficult."
— From Bill Casselman's 2010 book Where a Dobdob Meets a Dikdik
Etymology:
"Vilipend" first appeared in English in the 15th century and comes to us through French from the Latin roots "vilis," meaning "cheap" or "vile," plus "pendere," meaning "to weigh" or "to estimate." These roots work in tandem to form a meaning of "to deem to be of little worth." Both of those roots have weighed in heavily as a source of common English words. Other "vilis" offspring include "vile" and "vilify," while "pendere" has spawned such terms as "append," "expend," and "dispense."
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
Rise and shine!
I love how Mr. And Mrs. America have vilipended the Boycott of Chick-Fil-A!
Barack’s reelection hopes will depend
On how many dollars he’ll overspend
To give to the takers
What he takes from the makers
Who must vote in droves, not merely vilipend
My German teacher said “You vill append your notes to your papers!”
Why does the Left vilipend
Our country to such vile ends?
When will it end?
Don’t go there today, I hear there is a gay kiss-in planned. Gag me.
Unfortunately society vilipends gentle men.
Unfortunately society vilipends gentle men.
i am over-tired and somehow lost my right contact lens this AM when attempting to put it in. i have to call the contact lens place once it’s 10 am.
Don’t people use disposable contacts nowadays?
people without severe astigmatism who can wear soft lenses do. there are no disposable gas permeable lenses.
I hate those people with their perfectly-shaped eyeballs. Who do they think they are? ;-)
Vilipend
Then a complaint written with a feather would be vilipend by quilly pen?
can’t help it that mine are bumpy!
I villipend Rahm Emanuel and Thomas Menino for their abuse of their governmental powers in attempting to silence the free speech of the owner of Chick-Fil-A by claiming they would have permits denied.
Rotten bastards, and so intolerant.
the cat has dragged something in again!!!!
How have you been?
All is well in my world. My other twin came back to live with me, my ex refuses to pay child support, and is a month or so away from jail for it. LMAO.
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